Writing Job Descriptions for University Positions: Where Do I Start?

I am writing job descriptions for some positions at a university. How do I go about it? Thank you.

Hi Kavitha,

Could you please specify for which position you are going to write the job description?

Regards,
Kavitha

Hi Lola,

We are also learning to make job descriptions in our college, so maybe I can share what I have learned. You can follow these steps for making the template:
1. Write the job title.
2. Write the level or grade in which the job falls.
3. Specify the age range required for that job.
4. Mention whom the person will be reporting to.
5. Include the CTC.
6. Specify education requirements.
7. Outline required work experience.
8. Detail job responsibilities.
9. List required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

If you think there are any other parameters that need to be included, feel free to add them. I am also attaching a template that I created in college. Hope it helps you! Best of luck.

Hello,

I am by no means an expert, but I have worked with some folks who are.

Purpose Statement - Provides a general description of the job. The statement should incorporate the purposes of the function statements.

Essential Functions - I cannot speak for other countries, but in the US, functions are identified as Essential or Marginal in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Function Statements include an action verb and a purpose statement and may include examples.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities which can include competencies required for the job.

Responsibility - Factors that determine the level of responsibility.

Working Environment

Experience

Education

Certificates

Again, I cannot speak for the many countries around the world, but in the US, this is a rough outline of a typical job description.

Thanks, Mark
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